Leo Blundo

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Leo Blundo

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 9, 2020

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Birthplace

Ridgewood, N.J.

Religion

Christian: Catholic

Profession

Restauranteur

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Leo Blundo (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Nevada's 4th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on June 9, 2020.

Blundo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Leo Blundo was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey. His professional experience includes being a businessman and restauranteur. Blundo has been affiliated with the NRA, the Nevada Firearms Coalition, the Southern Nevada Workforce Investment Board, the National Site Security Advisory Board, the Energy Communities Alliance, Elks Lodge #2796, and Moose Lodge #808.

Elections

2020

See also: Nevada's 4th Congressional District election, 2020

Nevada's 4th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 9 Democratic primary)

Nevada's 4th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 9 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Nevada District 4

Incumbent Steven Horsford defeated Jim Marchant, Jonathan Royce Esteban, and Barry Rubinson in the general election for U.S. House Nevada District 4 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steven Horsford (D)	50.7	168,457
		Jim Marchant (R)	45.8	152,284
		Jonathan Royce Esteban (L)	2.4	7,978
		Barry Rubinson (Independent American Party)	1.1	3,750

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 332,469
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 4

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 4 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steven Horsford	75.1	39,656
		Jennifer Eason	9.4	4,968
		Gabrielle D'Ayr	7.3	3,847
		Gregory Kempton	2.9	1,507
		Chris Colley	2.7	1,431
		George Brucato	2.7	1,424

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 52,833
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 4

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 4 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Marchant	34.7	15,760
		Sam Peters	28.1	12,755
		Lisa Song Sutton	15.1	6,846
		Charles Navarro	6.3	2,870
		Rebecca Wood	6.3	2,847
		Leo Blundo	4.2	1,923
		Rosalie Bingham	2.9	1,331
		Randi Reed	2.3	1,023

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 45,355
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Catherine Prato (R)
• Leo Dunson (R)

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Leo Blundo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Blundo's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

As a 1st generational American citizen of Latin American and Italian immigrant parents, I am a product of the American dream that you can relate to having lived in Nevada for 25 years; 12 years raised in rough parts of Las Vegas graduating from Bonanza HS, living for 13 years in rural Nevada where I have my family, business, and became a Nye County Commissioner gave me the unique understanding of the diversity District 4 is. Experience is key, having been poor, having worked as a waiter, busboy, doing side jobs to put food on the table those are experiences I know and relate to so many in this district. I've owned a small restaurant business for 13 years and earned a seat as a Nye County Commissioner in 2018, I work serving people day in and day out. Nevadan's tire of empty suit politicians who say they will fight for you and come with empty hands.

I stand on my principals and believe in protecting our 2nd Amendment, am Pro-Life, work for healthcare reform, fight to secure our border and address immigration reform, and bring economic opportunities for Nevadans as your Congressman. America is the land of opportunity, it would be my humbled honor to serve District 4 as your Congressman representing Rural and Urban Nevada.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I fight and work for you, the people. We have far too many empty suit politicans who forgot who they work for... The People.
• I have worked for everything in my life, this is no exception. I will work just as hard for the people I serve and represent in Congress.
• I am a fighter. I do not quit until the job gets done. All politics is local and I have been fighting to the grit for the people. Congress has forgotten that we the people are what is most important.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

2nd Amendment, Pro-Life, Healthcare, Immigration, Gaming and Tourism, Roads and Infrastructure, Cannabis, Nuclear Waste, Budgets and Spending, Good Governance.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to regular folks who share wild to believe life experiences. They share their experiences and in listening we learn through their lives.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

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What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

I believe these are important characteristics for an elected official: the ability to remain principled against temptations of politics, to listen and answer your constituents, to critically think towards solutions, common sense, and finally the will to act.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

As a current officeholder, I hold to these qualities. I draw from my personal experiences, stand on my beliefs having the tenacity to fight for the will of the people I represent. I engage my constituents and listen to their concerns and issues. I use the Constitution as the founding principal as I work for the people of Nevada.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibilities are to represent the Rural's and Las Vegas portions of the district. There are distinct issues that differ and require unique common sense solutions as Nevada is a unique state with gaming, mining, legalized prostitution, tourism, and military installations.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

My mother's visa expired when I was 8. My family had a choice to make. Stay and become illegal with expired papers or leave to Brazil where it could take years to reapply and return. I lived in Brazil for a year when my mother's papers got sorted and a new visa issues and we came home to Nevada.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I recall my mother working as a slot attendant at McCarren and as a youngster I would return luggage carts and earn the 25 cents a cart for as many as I could push.
My first job was as a busboy in a steakhouse. I wore my wooden dress shoes to work which killed my feet with the amount of hustle you were expected to do. I stayed for over a year while going to school.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

I'm still standing. Elton John

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

House Representatives are elected every 2 years. I believe these qualifications means being engaged to your constituents, communities, and voting the will of the people your represent. You can be a bartender from the Bronx or a deeply connected politician and become a member of Congress.

Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution sets three qualifications for representatives. Each representative must: (1) be at least twenty-five years old; (2) have been a citizen of the United States for the past seven years; and (3) be (at the time of the election) an inhabitant of the state they represent.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe having experience is beneficial as they can be engaged from the start working on the peoples will and priorities. You want just enough experience to have your where with all's, but not so much where you have become entrenched in positions and become unreasonable due to previous political commitments that do not represent we the people.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

One of the greatest challenges is America faces is having holding empty suit politicians accountable for their inability to address key issues. Congress passes continuing resolutions rather then tackle and address the national budget. Congress fails to address securing our border and immigration reform. Congress is faced with ensuring our military is properly equipped to protect our nation, peace through strength. Congress fails to address the growing nuclear waste situation throughout the country. In the next decade we must address these challenges.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Yes, at this time I would evaluate after the election cycle.

If you are a current representative, why did you join your current committees?

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Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes and no. Yes as it does have you engage your constituents on a very regular basis. No as in you are in campaign mode virtually all the time. We as the people deserve good governance.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Every election cycle is the people's opportunity to exercise term limits. Those holding office for 30-40 years have lost touch with the everyday people.

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

I would express interest in joining leadership to achieve the most I can for Nevada and my constituents. I would be open to role and considerations.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

3. Congressman Trey Gowdy, he articulated, speaking for truth and transparency for the people. Congressman Buck McKeon as his own words shouldn't have won his seat. When he did he worked for the people of his district and fought to defend America with a fortified military, peace through strength. Congressman Mark Amodei, he is as real as an every day Joe whilst getting work for Nevada accomplished day in and day out. I take cues from all three to represent the people of Nevada.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

It took almost 10 years to get a VA hospital in Pahrump Nevada. Bernie Cusimano was at the forefront of this monumental task. Collectively we wanted more medical services in Pahrump for veterans given they represent a large demographic. That personal story drives home what can be accomplished when Congress listens to the will of the people.

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Footnotes

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Nevada's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Catherine Masto (D)

Jacky Rosen (D)

Representatives

District 1

Dina Titus (D)

District 2

Mark Amodei (R)

District 3

Susie Lee (D)

District 4

Steven Horsford (D)

Democratic Party (5)

Republican Party (1)